I called upon my community, and they answered.
It takes a village.
My goal for the 2022 Chickbook Creative Tour was to get out in the world post-ish pandemic and build relationships with like-minded women. I was eager to learn what they were working on, listen to how they were feeling, and support them in any way I could.
I needed to bring awareness and dollars to local areas full of women running brick-and-mortar locations.
So, I called upon my community, and they answered.
In my travels, I've learned these women work hard daily in their communities, businesses, and lives and that attending a networking event that may or may not fulfill their needs can be challenging.
As entrepreneurs, we need a safe space. We want to share our mistakes and mishaps with other women and gain insight from their experiences. In addition, the experienced wish to give back to the newer generation of women possibly forced from the pandemic into new roles. From the outside, it's a beautiful thing to watch, really.
There were challenges for me along the way. The days are long, and the weeks and months are even longer in developing, planning, marketing, and executing events. Like being in business for yourself, it's not for the faint of heart. It takes hard work, dedication, time, and the, most precious of all, energy. I do not feel remorse or regret, but I feel ready to ease into the fall and learn how to collaborate on the other side of the fence. Surrender to not being the "leader."
Now, at the end of the 2022 Chickbook Creative Tour, I reflect on my experience.
I can still see women talking to each other and laughing.
A brick-and-mortar location collaborated with a service-based provider and supported each other along the way.
I've had phenomenal conversations that have deepened connections and built relationships that turned into friendships.
It's an acknowledgment that we are not alone on this entrepreneurial journey.
It takes a village.
We do what with love for these moments of connection, camaraderie, and support. In January 2020, I set out to build something. I feel good about what I've accomplished…so far.
Thank you for your help along the way. I couldn't have imagined the outpouring of support I received from each of you. In-person and virtually!
I hope you continue to join me on my journey. I have not ruled out another tour for 2023; I could be tempted by a collaboration you've been dreaming of. (You know how to reach me).
But, for now, here is a look at where I'll be. I'd love for you to join me.
IN-PERSON:
Mondays at the mill - Every Monday 10 am - Hudson Ma
6th Annual MetroWest Conference for Women - Panelist
Recalibrate Yourself - A Collaboration with Brooklyn + Rye
She Built This Lakes Region - Guest - Join ME!
South Shore Conference for Women - Guest - Join ME!
ONLINE:
Curated Conversation - Every Monday at 8 am
Podcast Appearances - She Built This & The Sassy Strategist < Links coming soon! They drop in September!
Mapping a heart-led New Year - Workshop Collaboration with Robin Thomas. Online Wednesday, December 7th - 7-9 pm.
SNEAK PEAK:
CEO Your Content - Collaboration with Emily Aborn
Women in Business - Creating a Strategy for Growth - Collaboration with Kim Dawson
Mapping a heart-led New Year - Collaboration with Robin Thomas. In-Person Saturday, December 3th - 10-12 pm
>FOR THE VISUAL LOVERS <
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The complete 2022 tour:
February 2022- June 2022 Holliston, MA - Collaboration with Shannon Giordano of Serendipity Social Media for a workshop at Bird & Bear
March 2022 - Wild Hare Lunch
March 2022 - Charcuterie and Wine
April 2022 - Coffee Connection at the Wild Hare in Hudson MA
April 2022 - Cocktail Connect with at Heritage of Sherborn in Sherborn, MA
April 2022 - Dress for Success Event at Selections Boutique in Sudbury, MA
May 2022 - Natick - Coffee at Sweetwaters Cafe in Downtown Natick, Ma
May 2022 - Game Night at Mighty Squirrel brewery in Waltham, MA
May 2022 - She Built This Lunch Collaboration
June 2022 - Fire pit Oracle Card readings with Virginia L'Bassi in Framingham,MA
June 2022 - Coffee Connection, Legacy Place Dedham, MA
June 2022 - My first MindSweep Mapping Workshop at the Writers Loft in Hudson, MA
June 2022 - Wine Tasting with Pour Richards Wine, Franklin, MA
June 2022 - Cocktail Connect at Ritcey East in Watertown, MA
June 2022 - She Built This Gala, NH
July 2022 - Ice Cream and Bumper boats at Kimball Farms, MA
July 2022 - Coffee at Lost Shoe Brewing in Marlboro MA
July 2022 - Flip the Switch on your marketing - Collaboration with Stargazer Creative. MA
August 2022 - Mondays at the Mill - Hudson, MA
August 2022 - My First ever CEO day - Hudson, MA
August 2022 - Lunch Connect at Boca Bella Cafe Newton, MA
August 2022 - MindSweep Mapping at CoHo in Milford, NH